While Turkey’s political establishment is pushing for the country to join the EU, foreign minister Abdullah Gül has threatened to cut the country’s traditional partnership with the US in Iraq.
An American military offensive against Tall Afar in Northern Iraq has pushed the Turks to warn Washington.
The attack led to the loss of civilians in an area where many Turks live.
"I myself spoke to the American Secretary of State (Colin Powell)", Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said, a...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.